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RE: enbrel sureclick auto injector

mark erbaugh — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:37:03 GMT

"When using it, you have to push down rather hard to engage the syringe and then push the button. You have to push down on the shot until it all finishes injecting which is about 30 seconds."

Just to clarify- Original Poster has probably moved on, but just for general information, you should push the button on the top of the pen, then immediately release it. The injector will automatically inject the medication, and then the button pops back up to let you know that the injection is complete, which should take maybe 10 seconds. If you are holding the button down, obviously it can't pop up. It is important to maintain moderate pressure on the pen against your leg, so that the drug doesn't leak out.

Re:enbrel sureclick auto injector

Joy125 — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 19:33:00 GMT

Hi Michelle, Thanks for the post re: the sureclick autoinjector, it was encouraging. I'll give it a shot. (he-he, that's a pun) Nothing ventured, nothing gained, right? I have to keep an open mind, so many things are "challenging" having RA, that sometimes I give up before even giving it a try. It would be great not to have to rely on someone giving me my shots and to be able to do it myself. I appreciate the info. Hope humira is helping you, have a good weekend!!

Re:enbrel sureclick auto injector

Michelle343 — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:26:00 GMT

Joy125, I used the 50mg prefilled Enbrel syringes twice a week and then was switched to 40mg Humira sureclick every week. I LOVE THE SURECLICK. It makes it so much easier for me to hold that the syringe and is fast and easy. Does it burn - yeah sure, but it is over in 30 seconds. And in my opinion, it is much easier than the actual syringe because the arthritis is so bad in my hands and fingers. Not to mention that you dont actually have to stick yourself with the needle. Well, good luck to you and hope you make the right decision for you. Peace and Blessings, Michelle

Re:enbrel sureclick auto injector

Joy125 — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 12:47:00 GMT

Amy, Thanks so much for the info. Sounds like the enbrel sureclick might not be that easy for me to use with the arthritis I have in my fingers. Plus, my doc has me on the 25mg/twice a week dose, which he feels is more effective than a 50mg shot once a week. I did call the enbrel company the other day and learned that the FDA has approved a 25mg shot in a premixed, preloaded syringe (the 50mg dose is already available premixed, preloaded). They didn't say when it would be available though. I'm looking forward to it cuz I can inject myself, its the process of mixing, loading the syringe that my not so nimble fingers can't manage. Again, thanks for the posting and hope enbrel is helping you and keeping you going. Best of luck to you in managing the arthritis.

Re:enbrel sureclick auto injector

2Stubborn — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 12:26:00 GMT

I used it, but gave up on it after only a month. When using it, you have to push down rather hard to engage the syringe and then push the button. You have to push down on the shot until it all finishes injecting which is about 30 seconds. I find that preparing the injections is much easier so I went back to the 25 mg that I mix myself. Not to mention that it only comes in the 50 mg and it hurts like heck! Hope this helps!
Best of luck!
Amy

enbrel sureclick auto injector

Joy125 — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 18:52:02 GMT

Has anyone used this? And does it come in a 25 mg/twice a week dose? Because of the arthritis in my fingers, I have to rely on someone else to prepare and give my shots, but I might be able to manage this on my own.